Castle of Good Hope Tours

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In the late 1600s, the Dutch East India Company constructed the Castle of Good Hope as a maritime resupply station, and over the years, it became the seat of administrative and military power in the cape until the settlement grew and the civilian functions moved into town.

Today, the castle is the oldest remaining building of the colonial era as well as the military's hub. Open to visitors, it houses the Castle Military Museum and the Iziko Museums of Cape Town. The latter is a fascinating collection of paintings, furnishings and ceramics dating back to the colonial period. Nearby the Castle and throughout Cape Town are the other Iziko museums, which include the South African Museum (dinosaurs, natural history and African artifacts), the Planetarium, the South African National Gallery and more. Also nearby are Green Point Common, an inner-city greenbelt, entertainment district and site of the new FIFA World Cup Stadium. Long Street, found in the nearby City Bowl neighborhood, is a bohemian neighborhood famous for its restaurants, shopping and bars.

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In 2009, the castle hosted the Cape Town Military Tattoo, a series of military performances on par with world-famous tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland. Visitors are treated to the majesty of military regalia and parade performance, most recently during the 2010 FIFA world cup.

Finding the castle is pretty easy - it's a 20-minute drive from Cape Town International Airport, on Strand St. near the Good Hope Centre

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s oldest colonial buildings, dating back to the 17th century. This admission ticket lets you arrive at time of your choice and spend as long as you like inside. Take in highlights including the daily Key Ceremony, the Castle Military Museum, and the William Fehr art collection on a self-guided tour, or join one of the guided tours (included) to see the dungeons, ramparts, and armouries.

The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is one of South Africa’s oldest colonial buildings, dating back to the 17th century. This admission ticket lets you arrive at time of your choice and spend as long as you like inside. Take in highlights including the daily Key Ceremony, the Castle Military Museum, and the William Fehr art collection on a self-guided tour, or join one of the guided tours (included) to see the dungeons, ramparts, and armouries.

Visit over 35 of Cape Town's must see attractions, tours and experiences and save time and money while creating lasting memories. Choose either a 1, 2, 3 or 5 day pass to suit you trip or travel needs and enjoy free entry to museums, Table Mountain Cableway, Cruises, Tours and much much more. Included in your pass is a 1-day Hop On Hop Off transport ticket, making it easy for sightseeing and to visit many attractions, allowing you to get the most out of your pass.
Enjoy fast track entry to many attractionsFree entry to Cape Town's must see attractions and experiencesFree Hop on - Hop off bus tours (all routes included)Many exclusive attractions included

Add a little exercise to your exploration of Cape Town during this flexible-length running and history-themed city tour with a small group. Get in a workout as you tour city landmarks like the Castle of Good Hope, the Bo-Kaap neighborhood, Company’s Garden, plus much more. You’ll also learn about historic Cape Town figures like Jan van Riebeeck and Bartholomew Diaz.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to the top of Table Mountain and a minibus tour of the city’s highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain, ride the cable car back down (own expense), and then see Cape Town’s main sights from your minibus. See places such as the Diamond Works and the Malay Quarter on Signal Hill.

Plan your trip to Cape Town ahead of time by purchasing the Cape Town City Pass, which includes more than 70 of the city's top attractions and experiences. Depending on your schedule and budget, choose from a 2-, 3-, or 5-day pass, all of which come with a pocket guidebook and access to a digital app with maps and information. The pass also includes transportation on the city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour bus, which makes it easy to get around town.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cape Town in just a half day. Great for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided tour ensures you won't miss any highlights during your explorations. Listen to a guide's commentary as you travel about the city's history, culture, and modern life, allowing you to learn much more than you would exploring on your own. Choice of morning or afternoon departure and round-trip transportation from the door of your hotel makes this tour extra convenient.

Pack all the best highlights in Cape Town into this 4-hour sightseeing trip. Make the most of your time in this South African metropolis as you check out the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the colorful Bo-Kaap area, and enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of scenic Table Mountain (weather permitting).

Nobody knows their away around South Africa's Mother City better than a local. Luckily, this full-day private tour pairs you with a Cape Town-based guide who can show you the best sights and attractions to suit your interests. Wander among the intensely colorful homes of the city's Bo-Kaap neighborhood, take a walking tour of Colonial-era sights and museums, or embark on a tram ride (own expense) up to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views. You can even enjoy a drive along Cape Town's spectacularly rugged coast.

Experience greater Cape Town from the comfort of chauffeured vintage motorcycle sidecar. Gear up and set out on a thrilling sightseeing adventure throughout the city and its surrounds, taking in top sights like Signal Hill, the colorful Bo-Kaap quarter, Champman's Peak Drive and the Constantia Winelands. Depending on your preference, the route can be switched up to include the suburb of Bloubergstrand and Big Bay Beach for a whole new slew of scenic views. This 2-hour tour come with riding equipment—including your own personal bandana.

Get to know South Africa's 'Mother City' on a private Cape Town and Table Mountain tour. Visit some of the city's most historic sights and attractions including South Africa's oldest building, the Castle of Good Hope; the District Six Museum, which tells the story of the residents' forced displacement during apartheid; and Greenmarket Square, where slaves were once sold. Enjoy a revolving cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular panoramic views and spend time exploring Bo-Kaap, Cape Town extremely colorful Malay Quarter.

With a Roadie Bespoke Cape Peninsula Combo full day tour you can choose your activities. You get 300 KM's (total return) of road and 12 hours that you can combine sight seeing, wine tasting with surfing and choose to end the day hiking ups Lion’s Head, a picnic watching the sunset or let Roadie take you to the theatre. See Cape Town your way. This is your itinerary, your time, your destinations, your attractions and your activities, your tour.

See the best of Cape Town. Free Entry to the top sites on one pass! Enjoy some of the most popular attractions and more. From the Table Mountain Aerial Cable way to the Morning Coastal Road Bike Tour, or the mind blowing Cape Point Nature Reserve, this city and this pass has an attraction to offer any visitor. Choose from a 2, 3 or 5 day pass and visit at your own pace and save time and money.
Choose between a 2-day, 3-day or 5-day sightseeing pass of Cape TownFree Entry to top attractions, museum, tours and natural parksFree tours to discover the city by bike and boatExclusive Special Offers

Explore Cape Town on foot and enjoy beautiful scenery combined with historic sites such as the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town City Hall, Church Square, the Bo-Kaap, Company’s Gardens, South African National Gallery, District Six Museum and more.

Hike and bike in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve during this 8-hour tour from Cape Town. Learn about the Cape Floral Kingdom from your guide and spot local animals such as ostriches, baboons, antelope and zebras. Gourmet picnic lunch on a secluded beach and round-trip transportation from Cape Town hotel included.